Rotterdam Convention

BRS Secretariat Issues Exploratory Study on Interlinkages Between the Montreal Protocol and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

The BRS Secretariat has published a study mapping regulatory interlinkages between the Montreal Protocol and the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. This signals a move toward more integrated global enforcement and technical alignment across chemical production, trade, and waste management for ODS, HFCs, and PFAS.

19 Mar 2026, 19:20brsmeas.orgGlobal

BRS Secretariat Information Note on Circularity, Life‑Cycle Approaches and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

The BRS Secretariat has issued guidance linking the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions to circular economy and life-cycle approaches to support national policy integration. This signals a global shift toward operationalizing chemicals and waste treaties through national circularity mandates, requiring closer alignment between product design and end-of-life management.

18 Mar 2026, 16:16basel.intGlobal

Estonian Health Board Reminds PIC Chemical Exporters And Importers To Submit Article 10 Reports By 31 March

Estonian authorities have reminded companies of the annual March 31 deadline to report export and import volumes for hazardous chemicals under the EU PIC Regulation. Firms must maintain precise internal tracking of substances in mixtures and articles to fulfill mandatory reporting obligations and mitigate risks to international trade operations.

14 Mar 2026, 14:04terviseamet.eeEuropean UnionEstonia

European Parliament DROI Hearing on Exports of EU-Banned Pesticides to South Africa

The European Parliament is intensifying scrutiny of EU-based pesticide exports to South Africa through a high-level human rights hearing on March 18, 2026. This signals growing political momentum for a formal EU export ban on hazardous substances prohibited for domestic use, increasing long-term regulatory and reputational risks for chemical manufacturers.

14 Mar 2026, 08:37europarl.europa.euSouth AfricaEuropean Union

EU PIC Regulation Annual Reporting of Previous-Year Exports and Imports Due By 31 March

Companies exporting or importing chemicals listed under the EU Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation must submit their annual trade reports for the 2025 calendar year by 31 March 2026. Failure to meet this recurring reporting deadline risks regulatory non-compliance and potential disruption to international trade flows of hazardous substances, mixtures, and articles.

10 Mar 2026, 06:07echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Working Party Reviews Rotterdam Convention COP-12 Calls for Information

The EU Council is coordinating responses to Rotterdam Convention COP-12 information requests, focusing on trade data, implementation effectiveness, and the listing of new substances. These submissions will shape future international trade restrictions (PIC) and enforcement priorities, signaling potential shifts in global market access requirements for hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

9 Mar 2026, 18:57data.consilium.europa.euGlobalEuropean Union

Canada Amends CEPA Export Control List To Add Dechlorane Plus, Ferbam and Certain PFAS

Canada has expanded its Export Control List to include Dechlorane Plus, Ferbam, and various PFAS and flame retardants, aligning domestic law with international treaty obligations. Businesses must implement tracking and notification procedures for the export of these substances in mixtures and manufactured goods to ensure compliance with new permit requirements.

2 Mar 2026, 15:36gazette.gc.caCanada

Switzerland Consults on Amendments to the PIC Ordinance (ChemPICV)

Switzerland is consulting on a major expansion of the PIC Ordinance (ChemPICV) to include a broad range of restricted chemicals and pesticides, with comments due by April 11, 2026. Companies exporting industrial chemicals, PFAS, or biocides from Switzerland must prepare for expanded Prior Informed Consent (PIC) notification requirements starting December 2026.

27 Feb 2026, 16:07fedlex.admin.chSwitzerland

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Publish 2026 Guidance on Implementation and Compliance Mechanisms

The BRS Secretariats have released consolidated 2026 guidance on implementation and compliance mechanisms for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. This unified reference signals a move toward more rigorous, coordinated enforcement of global standards for hazardous waste, persistent organic pollutants, and chemical trade.

31 Jan 2026, 20:15basel.intGlobal

HSE Reminds Companies To Submit 2025 PIC Export And Import Data By 31 March 2026

The UK HSE has set a March 31, 2026, deadline for companies to report 2025 export and import volumes of hazardous chemicals under the GB PIC Regulation. Ensuring compliance with these reporting obligations is critical for maintaining market access and managing regulatory risk associated with the international trade of hazardous substances.

29 Jan 2026, 08:49content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

New Zealand Updates Imports And Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 On Hazardous Chemicals And Wastes

New Zealand has consolidated its import and export restrictions as of December 2025, incorporating updated lists of Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals and new controls on hazardous, plastic, and electronic wastes. Businesses must ensure compliance with stricter permit requirements and prohibitions for substances including PFHxS, PFOA, and UV-328, as well as tighter transboundary movement rules for waste streams.

6 Jan 2026, 20:00legislation.govt.nzNew Zealand

EU General Court Rejects Interim Relief Against ECHA Disclosure Of PIC Export Notifications

The EU General Court has rejected a request to block ECHA from disclosing export notification data for hazardous chemicals under the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. This decision reinforces the trend toward greater transparency for environmental information and signals that companies face a high legal bar when attempting to protect PIC-related data from public access requests.

23 Dec 2025, 18:39eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan NITE Updates CHRIP Database For EU CLP ATP23, REACH SVHC, TSCA SNURs And Global Hazard Lists (December 2025)

Japan’s NITE-CHRIP database has been updated to align with major international regulatory changes, including EU CLP ATP23, REACH SVHC additions, and new US TSCA SNURs. This synchronization centralizes global hazard and restriction data, necessitating a review of substance inventories to ensure alignment with updated classifications and regional reporting requirements.

23 Dec 2025, 12:18chem-info.nite.go.jpEuropean UnionUnited StatesJapanGlobal

Netherlands Customs Adds VGEM Handbook Chapter on PIC Export Controls for Hazardous Chemicals

Netherlands Customs has issued new operational guidance detailing export controls and enforcement procedures for hazardous chemicals under the EU PIC Regulation. Exporters and logistics providers must ensure customs declarations and documentation align with these clarified protocols to avoid shipment delays or penalties at Dutch borders.

22 Dec 2025, 12:34kennisbank.douane.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

New Zealand Amends Imports and Exports Restrictions Order to Add Carbosulfan and Fenthion

New Zealand has restricted the export of Carbosulfan and Fenthion effective December 2025 to align with the Rotterdam Convention's Prior Informed Consent procedure. Exporters must now secure EPA permits for these hazardous pesticides, necessitating updated compliance protocols for international trade of restricted substances.

22 Dec 2025, 11:58legislation.govt.nzNew Zealand

UNEA-7 Adopts Resolution on Synergies and National Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

UNEA-7 has adopted a resolution to integrate the national implementation of major environmental agreements, including the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions. This signals a shift toward more unified national regulatory frameworks, requiring businesses to monitor cross-convention impacts on chemicals, waste, and sustainability compliance.

20 Dec 2025, 16:49undocs.orgGlobal

ECHA Reports Significant Decline in Hazardous Chemical Trade under PIC Regulation in 2024

ECHA’s 2024 PIC report reveals a massive decline in hazardous chemical trade volumes, primarily driven by reduced benzene exports, alongside a notable 34% rebound in pesticide exports. This data signals shifting global demand and tightening compliance oversight, requiring exporters of restricted substances to anticipate stricter scrutiny and potential expansion of PIC-listed chemicals.

18 Dec 2025, 07:18echa.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom

Panama to Host 2027 BRS Conferences of the Parties (Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm)

The 2027 Conferences of the Parties for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions will take place in Panama from April 19–30. These negotiations will shape future global mandates for chemical restrictions and waste management, directly impacting international supply chains and product compliance strategies.

11 Dec 2025, 17:35pops.intGlobal

CRC-21 Reviews Notifications and SHPF Proposals Under Rotterdam Convention

The Rotterdam Convention's Chemical Review Committee (CRC-21) recommended listing six pesticides, including chlorothalonil and dichlorvos, in Annex III for international trade control. Businesses should prepare for mandatory Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedures, which will restrict global market access and increase administrative burdens for these substances.

5 Dec 2025, 13:57docs.un.orgGlobal

General Court Upholds ECHA Decision Granting Third-Party Access to Export Notification Documents

The EU General Court has upheld ECHA's decision to grant third-party access to chemical export notification documents, rejecting claims of commercial confidentiality. This ruling reinforces a high transparency standard for hazardous substance exports, signaling increased disclosure risks for companies managing restricted chemicals under the PIC Regulation.

10 Nov 2025, 16:29eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union